When I made my last bed quilt (Irish Double Chain) I did so with the expectation of using the fabric and pattern for a baby/crib quilt for our niece who has announced she is expecting her first child. Here is a picture of the finished quilt. It measures 38/58 inches and the only difference with the bed quilt is the lack of the border blocks. I had to do it this way because of the demands of the pattern and size restrictions of a baby quilt. It is my first small quilt. She should be able to get a lot of use from it as the edge binding is machine stitched as suggested by members of this forum to enhance durability. I had a lot of fun and will enjoy seeing her face when her (Uncle) gives it to her. Thanks for all the suggestions that led to it's construction. Here is the link to the photo. It is the one labeled Baby Quilt.
Leftover Baby Quilt.
Feb 10, 2007
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JohnJohn, as usual, it is beautiful!! Mom and baby will love it!!
It is beautiful! An heirloom to be treasured. I do hope you put a label on the back.
Hurricanes
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I have thought about that. I have a Bernina which has an Alphabet capability. What should I use for the label to place the script on? The same fabric as the back, or a contrasting color?
John
Nice work John. I love the colors. Great sewing room too. How do you keep it so neat? lol
John, it's beautiful. Your neice is one lucky girl.
Sunny
Lovely, John - as pretty as its big brother! You'll be quilter to the family in no time >gWhen I made my last bed quilt (Irish Double Chain) I did so with the
John, the quilts are great!
It also nice to see a forum post by a fellow "male quilter."
All the women in this forum have really been helpful when I post questions. But, we can't let the women have all the fun.
When it's too cold to golf, I quilt.
Jerry in North Alabama
Agreed, They have been most welcoming and helpful. Far more so that other groups that I have joined of a male interest nature.
John
John,
It really doesn't matter whether you use the same fabric as the backing or a contrasting color...as long as you can read the label! Lay a scrap of both choices on and see which one strikes your eye!
Dannielle
That's darling!! I'm sure your new great niece/nephew will love it.
Thats what I thought. I was just checking as to if there was a (preferred),method.
John
Just as pretty as the big version! Roberta in D
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Wow ... another beautiful quilt, John .... that leftover baby sure is lucky! :) PAT
John wrote:
LOL John, there are as many preferred methods as there are quilters. Any label works, it should identify the maker, the pattern (or "influence") and designer of the pattern. When it was made, where, and perhaps, who it is for. I frequently just use a permanent fabric pen (Pigma brand is a good one, not Sharpie!) right on the back of the quilt. I usually do this even if I put a second label over the one written on the backing. No way to remove it without damaging the quilt and being noticeable.
Really is both for documentation and safety of the quilt. If, at some time it is stolen/lost and recovered, identification is much easier.
Pati, > >
That is absolutely gorgeous!!! Thanks for sharing!
Looks great John!!
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